Help at Home

Building blocks

At Great Abington we work in partnership with you to create: curious, resilient, inquisitive, independent pupils who relish challenge. They need to engaged in all aspects of school life from the enriched curriculum to the extra curricular clubs. Please do come and talk to us if at any stage you are concerned about the outcomes being achieved by your child(ren). In partnership we can overcome any barriers that inhibit pupils learning and feeling safe within school. The two main areas we need your support with are: reading and developing curiosity.

Do inform us (contact us page) of any ideas you have for helping your child at home.

Reducing parental conflict and building healthier relationships Conflict between parents is a normal part of relationships and family life. Conflict can be present between parents whether they are together or separated. It can range from a lack of warmth and emotional distance, through to swearing and shouting. Not all conflict is damaging. It starts to become a problem when conflict between parents is frequent, intense and poorly resolved. Parental conflict is a known risk factor for poor child outcomes including emotional, behavioural, social and academic development. This information is for parents whether together, separated or considering separation, who want to find ways to improve their relationship and get on better. Our resources can support you to find helpful ways to communicate during stressful times.

'Parental Conflict, the impact on children' is a short film that sets out the evidence around inter-parental conflict

RSA ANIMATE: How To Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential

Ever wondered why children say they're bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? Educationalist Carol Dweck explains how the wrong kind of praise actually *harms* young people. This short video is essential viewing for EVERYONE - from teachers and education workers to relatives and friends. At Great Abington we embrace challenge for all and use our values to support our pupils in being lifelong learners!

Times Tables Rockstars Login - Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice. (PTFA Funded)

The following APPs can be used on your Smartphone / Tablet: Amazon | Android | APPLE IOS

Support for Spelling

Spellingframe.co.uk offers the opportunity to practise spellings linked to particular spelling rules (for Y2, Y3/4 and Y5/6). All words are read aloud and provided within a sentence for context.

We have developed a core maths pack for parents / carers which support the early development and embedding of mathematical concepts. Below is our maths calculation policy. This document includes many of the different strategies we teach. Do talk to Ms. Robinson (Maths leader) for further information.

Maths Resources

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 - Year 1

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 1 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 - Year 2

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 2 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 -Year 3

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 3 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 -Year 4

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 4 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 - Year 5

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 5 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Overview of mathematics guidance for key stages 1 and 2 - Year 6

This series of videos accompanies our Key Stage 1 and 2 maths guidance. This video focuses on Year 6 and summarises the core knowledge and understanding.

Penpals for Handwriting: An introduction

Penpals for Handwriting Second Edition, is a new revised series of resources following up on the internationally best-selling series of Penpals first Edition...

Penpals for Handwriting Videos outlining the Penpals handwriting programme from Cambridge University Press

Penpals Lower Case Letters animations - Handwriting Short video clips of lower case letter formation

Penpals Lower Case Letters animations - Handwriting animals Short video clips of lower case letter formation

Penpals Upper Case Letters animations - Handwriting Short video clips of upper case letter formation

Penpals for Handwriting - warm up exercises Physical exercises to support coordination

Spelling / Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation Resources

Spellingframe - Online Spelling Programme An online spelling support programme. If you need any help please speak with the class teacher.

BBC & Premier League Super Movers

BBC and the Premier League launch Super Movers campaign to get primary school children active

BBC and Premier League Super Movers - Key Stage 1 Brought to you by the Premier League and BBC, Super Movers encourages teachers to adopt an active approach to learning and include physical activity throughout the day.

BBC and Premier League Super Movers - Key Stage 2 Brought to you by the Premier League and BBC, Super Movers encourages teachers to adopt an active approach to learning and include physical activity throughout the day.

Miscellaneous Resources

Help with Reading and Maths The website of Oxford University Press. Lots of resources here to support reading and maths, including access to free e-books.

The Book Trust Organisation The website of the Book Trust. Lots of interesting articles on children's authors, good reads for children and much, much more.